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Bill To Impose Penalties For Drone’s Invading Someone’s Privacy Fails On Second Vote

Opponents of the bill say any limitations on drones may hurt the state's growing unmanned aircraft industry

February 20, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The House has reconsidered a measure that would impose penalties for using drones to invade someone’s privacy. Representatives approved the bill on Tuesday but today voted to defeat it. Opponents of the bill say any limitations on drones may hurt the state’s growing unmanned aircraft industry. The bill aimed to make it illegal to use a drone…

Gas Prices Start Rising In The FM Metro Following Hike In Oil Prices

AAA says the average for a gallon of gas in the FM metro is $2.11

February 19, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — You’ve probably noticed that gas prices are starting to rise in the metro. AAA says the average for a gallon of gas in the FM metro is $2.11. The statewide average is $2.20. The hikes follow a jump in oil and wholesale gasoline prices. Crude oil began the week trading at its highest price point of the year…

One Man Shot During Officer Involved Shooting In Grand Forks County

The man was hit and taken to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, He Has Not Been Identified

February 17, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ARVILLA, ND — One man is hurt following an officer involved shooting on Highway 2 near Arvilla, North Dakota. Grand Forks County Sheriff’s deputies stopped at a vehicle broken down along the highway just before two Sunday afternoon. The male driver pulled out a gun as deputies were making contact and shots were fired. The man was hit and taken…

J & K Marine Expands to ND With New West Fargo Location

February 15, 2019

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – J & K Marine expands to West Fargo, hosting a grand opening for its new location. The boat and dock company has been in business for 27 years and now has seven locations including Detroit Lakes, Vergas and Walker. The new store at 2248 Main Ave East is J & K Marine’s first in North Dakota….

6 Plows Hit in SE ND, Fargo Woman Arrested For DUI in One Crash

February 15, 2019

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA – The NDDOT warns drivers about crowding snow plows after six of them have been hit in Southeastern North Dakota in the past two weeks. Plows have been hit by vehicles on near Valley City, Fargo and West Fargo and on I–29 at the South Dakota border. In a plow crash at 12:30 Friday morning on Veterans Boulevard in…

Next Honor Flight Out of Hector International Airport In Fargo Is Scheduled

Around 90 veterans will be included in this next trip

February 14, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The next Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is set! The flight will depart Hector International Airport on Sunday morning May 19 and return Monday night on May 20. Around 90 veterans will be included in this next trip to see the memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C. They are still taking applications from veterans who have…

Former Ashby Elevator Manager Pleads Guilty In Massive Embezzlement Case

Jerry Hennessey appeared in federal court in Minneapolis to plead guilty to federal mail fraud and tax evasion charges

February 14, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — The former Ashby elevator manager pleads guilty after he was accused of embezzling over $5 million to fund exotic hunting trips. 56-year-old Jerry Hennessey appeared in federal court in Minneapolis to plead guilty to federal mail fraud and tax evasion charges. He’s accused of stealing the money from the Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator over 15 years. Hennessey recently listed…

Farmers Share Industry Knowledge at Northern Corn and Soybean Expo

This is the second year the two have been held together

February 12, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Farmers get a chance to share industry knowledge at the annual Northern Corn and Soybean Expo. The corn and soybean expos have been held separately for decades, but this is only the second year the two have been held together. “They’re going to see research spotlighted, they’re going to see our national organizations represented, and get a feel for…

UPDATE: Grand Forks Comic Con Rescheduled to September 28-29

February 11, 2019

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE 4:00 PM Monday: The Alerus Center has announced Grand Forks Comic Con will now be held on September 28 and 29. UPDATE 3:00 PM Monday: A spokesperson with Grand Forks Comic Con says the event will be rescheduled since it was originally supposed to be held the same weekend as ValleyCon in Fargo. GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Grand…

Fargo Man Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary After Cars Get Stuck in Driveway

February 8, 2019

Site Staff,

NEAR THOMPSON, N.D. – A Fargo man is arrested after deputies investigate an attempted vehicle theft near Thompson, North Dakota Friday morning. Grand Forks County Deputies responded around 1:15. Authorities say the man tried to steal two vehicles from an attached garage, but they got stuck in the driveway. Deputies found the suspect’s vehicle stuck in the ditch and found…